Majid Al Futtaim seals partnership deal with Omantel

DUBAI, June 18, 2017

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, said it has signed an agreement with Omantel, the country’s top telecom services operator, to build an onsite, leading-edge voice and data network supporting the largest-ever lifestyle destination under construction in the sultanate.

Given the number of ‘firsts’ being created by Mall of Oman – the country’s first snow-park, with an 8,000 sq m play area; the largest VOX Cinemas; a 12,200 sqm Carrefour; a Little Explorers edutainment centre; and a 2,965 sq m Magic Planet – demand for Wifi and network access to share visitors’ great moments will require Omantel’s fastest and most consistent telecommunications offering, said a statement from Majid al Futtaim.

When open in 2020, the estimated RO275 million ($714 million) Mall of Oman will feature services including fixed voice and data services, and mobile voice and high speed broadband connectivity for its more than 350 retail and 20 dining outlets across a 137,000 sq m leasable space, all delivered via the dedicated Omantel network.

On the deal, Talib Omar Al Balushi, Oman country head for Majid Al Futtaim Properties, said: "The track record of Majid Al Futtaim as a leading developer is due in part to our collaboration with best-in-class service providers around the region. The speed and reliability of Mall of Oman’s connectivity is key to its role as a flagship lifestyle destination, and Omantel is the ideal partner to develop this bespoke communications network."

"As evidenced by social media, Majid Al Futtaim is bringing our vision of creating great moments for everyone, everyday, to life for residents and tourists through our existing properties in the Sultanate, and our visitors will benefit tremendously from the bespoke network intended for Mall of Oman," he added.

Omantel CEO Talal Said Al Mamari said the collaboration with Mall of Oman is part of its pioneering effort to provide optimum connectivity and accessibility for the country’s residents and its growing tourism sector.

"We support innovation in the new retailing and entertainment concepts being created by Majid Al Futtaim, and the diversification of the private sector through the growth of lifestyle destinations such as Mall of Oman," remarked Al Mamari.

"Developing a bespoke network for Oman’s largest retail and entertainment hub motivates Omantel to deliver even higher levels of quality services to exceed our clients’ expectations, in line with our 3.0 transformation strategy," he added.

Majid Al Futtaim Properties recently announced the construction works of Mall of Oman, set to be the sultanate’s flagship destination for retail, leisure and entertainment opening in 2020.-TradeArabia News Service